Health coaching has literally changed my life!

At 57, I feel like I’ve finally found my calling. While I wish I’d discovered health coaching earlier, I’m also excited about the years ahead. My work gives me purpose, keeps me learning and allows me to support other women as we all navigate ageing together. I’ve had an interest in health from a young […]

From Teacher to Coach… and Back Again

Michelle Yandle shares how she moved from teacher to health coach and back again. I’ve been interested in nutrition and health for as long as I can remember. I have memories of myself back home in Canada, lying on the floor of my bedroom as a young girl, reading clunky second-hand nutrition textbooks, surrounded by […]

Why Health Coaching in relevant now more than ever

Melanie White, recipient of the HCANZA Coach Advocacy Award in 2024, shares how she got into health coaching, finding a niche, what she loves about coaching and what’s next.    The moment I knew I was in the wrong career, I was sitting at lunch reading Muscle and Fitness while my staff swapped environmental magazines […]

Coaching In Support of Menopause In The Workplace

By Karen Stein, Menopause Champion & Executive Coach from Karen Stein Coaching “It’s about creating workplaces where women can flourish – not just survive – through midlife and beyond.”  Karen Stein   When You Hear The Word Menopause, What Comes To Mind? For many, it’s considered a private health matter, perhaps something to be endured […]

Power of Social Connection Through Heart Foundation Walking

Power of Social Connection Through Heart Foundation Walking By Elizabeth Calleja Senior Advisor, Physical Activity at the National Heart Foundation of Australia The power of social connection for health and wellbeing The Heart Foundation Walking program was proud to sponsor the 2025 Health Coaches Australia New Zealand Association conference Transforming the Business of Healthcare at […]

The Power of a Coach-First Approach in Health Coaching

The Power of a Coach-First Approach in Health Coaching By Cliff Harvey PhD, DipFit, DipNat, MNHMHNZ, AccSpNut, FCNA   Discovering Synthesis in Health Coaching When I reflect on my journey in the health coaching world, one word continues to come to mind: synthesis. Synthesis, in this context, is the integration of various skills and knowledge into […]